Kenedy Douglas is a dedicated attorney at CxD where she represents individuals facing some of the most challenging and overwhelming moments of their lives. She is committed to protecting her clients’ rights and ensuring that every person receives zealous, compassionate advocacy, regardless of the amount of money they have. Kenedy’s path to criminal defense began long before law school. She spent three years working as a legal assistant at a criminal defense firm in Amarillo,

Benjamin D. Beckworth grew up in Washington County, Texas, as the son of a Baptist preacher. In the beautiful hills around Brenham (home of Blue Bell Ice Cream) he saw his father devote himself to the community, especially the poor and overlooked. Even in that idyllic place, he recognized that many still needed to be known, heard, loved, and helped. Those early experiences rooted in him a lifelong commitment to service. From childhood, Ben felt called to advocacy. He aspired

Atticus Finch grew up in Sugar Land, Texas, falling asleep to the wail of the Midnight Special – the fabled train which passed by Central Unit, the local prison, each night. The story goes that if the light of the Midnight Special cast its light on you within your cell, you would soon be freed. Atticus knew as he listened that the inmates just down the road were listening too. Of course, the light of the train could hardly reach the prison through the pecan grove planted betw

Bob Mabry grew up near the Gulf Coast in southeast Harris County in Deer Park, Texas. His mother and her sister had formerly lived in Victoria. Bob's mother was a history and English teacher, and many of his kinfolk are teachers. His father, who grew up in San Antonio, had his career at an oil refinery where he loaded tank cars and trucks and was a maintenance electrician. His father's father wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer, but Bob's grandmother wouldn't let him. Bob

Richard began his career in law enforcement in 1981 with the Victoria Police Department. After completing at least 40 years of service...

Mrs. Briseno, formerly with the Department of Family and Protective Services, and the Children's Advocacy Center, brings a wealth of...

Luis Martinez, grew up in Bishop, Texas, home of the Battling Badgers. He graduated from the University of Texas, where he earned his...

Meet Noah Jackson, a passionate and dedicated attorney who brings energy and a fresh perspective to the practice of criminal defense at...

Marvin has not taken the traditional path to becoming an attorney. He grew up in Corpus Christi in a blue-collar family swinging hammers...

Claire is a 2019 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law, and a 2015 grad of Clemson University. Claire began her career...

In the realm of public defense, the traditional model has long focused on the courtroom battle—ensuring the accused receive a fair trial...

Being appointed a public defender can be a confusing and overwhelming experience, especially if you're unfamiliar with the legal system....

At Crossroads Defenders, we believe in the power of community and the impact of collective effort. Our mission to provide holistic,...